Tag Archive for culture

‘Oz’ Prequel Bewitches Box...

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$80 million debut

Victoria’s Secret Goes After Teen...

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Girls these days are growing up way too fast and they’re missing out on those wonderful carefree years

A Detroit School Where Jesus Is Head of...

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Since 1991, Cornerstone has grown from 165 to 1,500 children—90% of whom go onto college or the military

More Student Prayer Coming to...

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Teachers and school administrators are confused about what religious expression is legal

A Student of the Culture: A Response

on March 11, 2013 by

Scott Tinman

Be A Student of the Culture

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Kurt and Josh helping you to be effective as a youth minister

How to Speak Tumblr to Teens

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Mom Finds 7-Year-Old Daughter’s...

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Self Image

Drug Testing Company Sees Spike In...

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“In high school it has kind of gotten out of hand,”

School Confiscates Cupcakes Decorated...

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Plastic figurines representing World War Two American Heroes are not psychopathic killers

“PORN IS THE NORM”

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Links and resources for ministering to teens in “porn in the norm” culture

To Smell Like the Gospel

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A Youth Pastor Puts His Talents to Work Offering Free cover-up Tattoos To Former Gang Members and Trafficked Women

10 Amazing Youth Innovators

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Kids deserve more credit than they get

A Middle School Sunday School Class Made...

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We’re donating loans to people probably more than halfway across the world,”

MTV Movie Awards nominations

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“Django Unchained” and raunchy comedy “Ted” landed seven MTV Movie Awards nominations

SINGER CARLY RAE JEPSEN CANCELS BOY...

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I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level …

‘SUPERMAN’ ARTIST QUITS OVER...

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The media surrounding this story reached the point where it took away from the actual work..

Youth Workers Respond to Pornography. . ...

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Walt Mueller

How Prepared Are Your Students for...

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Sticky Faith

Why Can’t Johnny Write?

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Don’t Blame Social Media

The HARLEM SHAKE at PLANET WISDOM

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Watch Mark Matlock and thousands of Students at PlanetWisdom do the Harlem Shake

‘BIBLE’ PREMIERE SCORES...

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13.1 million viewers

French Fries Fad

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Teens in South Korea and Japan order huge portions of French fries for bizarre …

Character Counts: Ex-Del. Teen Pageant...

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Subject Of 2 Arrest Warrants In Md.

The “New Tolerance”

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The Intolerance of Tolerance: New Book By D.A.Carson

7-YEAR-OLD BOY REPORTEDLY SUSPENDED FOR...

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Dad: “It’s a pastry, you know?”

College Shuts Down Dorm Room Bible Study

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Religious groups are violating the school’s non-discrimination policies?

To Stem Juvenile Robberies In NY

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Outreach: Police Trail Youths Before the Crime

Using Service to Create a Servants Heart

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SYMC

Alabama Passes Historic School Choice...

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Education

Character Counts: Teachers Twitter Page...

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“Don’t put anything on the internet you would not put on the chalk board”

When Bullying Goes High-Tech

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Reflections on student ministry and technology in ministry

The Top 5 Music Videos that Students...

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Know what music that is filling your students ears and hearts

Flashback: 10 Ways We Are Using Facebook...

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Connecting with students on their turf in their time

Why Christians Should Listen To...

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Because it will make you a better Christian

5 Things the Church Will Face in the...

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Ed Stetzer

Children of Divorce

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Overcoming Anger at God

Everybody’s Urban

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Understanding the survival mindset of the next generation

THE OFFENSIVE DEFINITIONS OF THE WORD ...

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Ranging from “a novel full or murder” to the “#1 fiction bestseller,”

New Study: Alcohol Brands Underage...

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Alcohol is responsible for 4,700 deaths a year among young people and 70% of high school students have consumed alcohol

5 Things a Divorcing Parent Can Do Right

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Your main focus should be on the kids…

Flashback: Even Amicable Divorces Result...

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Kids raised in happy, intact marriages are twice as likely to worship later in life than children whose parents divorce amicably

Character Counts: “Sport...

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Coaches must evaluate character too in recruiting

Character Counts: Miss Teen USA resigns

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Denies she is in online sex video

Pregnancy Rates By State

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Teen pregnancy rates are highest in New Mexico and lowest in New Hampshire

The Walking Dead

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Video Game Reviews

The “Total” Cost of Text...

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Some Teens Are Paying More Than Just A Monthly Bill

Bullying Brings Status

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An anti-bullying policy for youth ministry

Bullying Can Lead to Long-term Problems

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Childhood victims of bullying—along with bullies themselves—are far more likely to develop psychiatric problems than their peers

66.5 Million Facebook Interactions...

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Find out who was the most popular

Jenelle Evans Back In Rehab For Heroin...

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Jenelle has been on a downward spiral and has been through the wringer lately

Bang with Friends…

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The app that helps turns Facebook friends into one night stands

Student Arrested After Failed ‘...

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Student Suspended for Organizing ‘Harlem Shake’ Flash Mob

Anxious Teens

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Why are today’s teenagers feeling so anxious?

Rihanna to Visit Barrington High School

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Barrington High School won the “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” contest

Parents, Just Say No To Sharing Tales Of...

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The conversations should start as early as fifth grade

Americans Drink Too Much

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18% Men and 11% of women drink more alcohol than federal guidelines recommend

Flashback: Binge Drinking…...

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Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls

Does our Desired Youth Ministry ...

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Terry Linhart

Lawmakers Act to Protect Children From...

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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering closing a loophole in legislation that would which forces schools to let transgender students use the restrooms of…

Abercrombie to Close Up to 50 US Stores

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Youth fashion retailer’s shares tumbled following weak sales in the crucial Christmas quarter

UNC Installing Condom Dispensers

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An inadequate method for dealing with real issues on campus and encouraging students to engage in more sex

Public Schools Installing ‘Panic...

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“You can’t help but think about your own children and the children that you were sworn to protect,”

Batwoman Gay Marriage Proposal

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DC Comics: “Marry me, Mags”

Dating Abuse Now Digital, Teens Report

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Digital technology provides a 24/7 platform for abuse

Millennials Are The Most Stressed...

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Millennial generation face depression and anxiety

Teens Drive Pheed to #1 Social App

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A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves

Flashback:Teens Drinking

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New Research Reveals Impact Of Alcohol On Teens

Rural Teens At High Risk For Pregnancy

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Rural counties one-third higher than the rest of the nation

Rihanna’s Fashion Collection

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A ‘Slutty’ Disaster or Triumph?

Do Video Games Cause Violence?

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Exploring the line between violence in life and violence on the screen

Sandy Hook Shooter Tried To Emulate...

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Lanza was likely acting out the fantasies of a video game in killing 20 children and six adults at the school

Official: Calif. Gunman Was Loner, &...

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Ali Syed described by authorities as a video game-playing loner

Minivan Moms to Abolish Modern-Day...

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The average age of women who enter the business of sexual exploitation is 11-13

Flashback: More Students are Smoking Pot...

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15.6% of seniors from schools in the district said they had used weed more than ten times

Match.com: ‘Friends With Benefits&...

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47% of singles had a friends with benefits relationship in 2012

Flashback: The Demise of Guys

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Boys are 30% more likely to drop out of school than girls

Texas Parents Agree Not to Pressure Teen...

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The teens mother herself had undergone numerous abortions, so her daughter should, too

9 PRIORITIES IN STARTING A YOUTH...

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CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSTRUCTION

Teens Rule The Web: Infographic

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Teens rule the web…but are they careful enough?

EMMETT TILL’S FAMILY REACTS TO LIL...

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The Ku Klux Klan would be very proud of Lil Wayne

Teen Spurs Movie That Shines Spotlight...

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“She didn’t want to just graduate. She wanted to leave something that will help others.”

Half of Facebook Parents Joined To Spy...

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41% Are most interested in their kids status updates

Do Christian Parents Have a Fundamental...

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Religious freedom is an individual right

Parents can improve kids’ behavior...

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TV Habits of Children Can Affect Mental Health, Researchers Say

Shooting in the Dark

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What Can & Cannot be said re: effects of Violent Gaming?

6 Things The Church Is Doing Right To...

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The Church isn’t perfect, but the gospel is making in impact!

Top 10 Reasons Our Kids Leave Church

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70% of youth stop attending church when they graduate from High School. Nearly a decade later, about half return to church

Flashback: Religion In College

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How Has Your Faith Changed?

Helicopter Parenting Can Make College...

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Helicopter parenting negatively affected college students by undermining their need to feel autonomous and competent

Schools: The New Warzone?

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Wars. Guns. Fights.

Teens and Divorce: The Kids are Not All...

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Young adults still need their parents psychological support

Kate Upton Nabs 2nd Straight SI Swimsuit...

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They love Kate because she is not super skinny

Students Suspended At Elementary School...

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“That’s not tag,” she added. “That’s assault.”

Young Adults More Stressed Than Other...

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52 percent saying that stress has kept them up at night

Photos from Open Boston

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ADAM MCLANE

Jesus Rock$

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Christian Music Bounces Back With TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Lecrae And More

Flipping Lesson Learned?

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Teen released after apologizing for flipping off judge

Alcohol putting teens at sex risk

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19% Had 3 or more sexual partners in the past year

Schools: The New Warzone?

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Wars. Guns. Fights.